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Rewriting the rulebook: Why SF₆-free tech needs new rules

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The high-voltage sector is moving away from SF6 – but making the switch isn’t as simple as it sounds.

With a growing number of SF6-free solutions available, the challenge now is ensuring they work safely, reliably, and efficiently across the grid. And in this journey, standardization will be the next big step the industry must take to accelerate the energy transition.

Tune in to this insightful episode as we’re joined by our expert guest, Michael Gatzsche, Head of Interrupter and Generator Circuit-Breaker Technology Development at Hitachi Energy, to explore why setting clear standards is absolutely essential for the breakthrough of eco-efficient technologies.

Hit play to find out why the time to standardize is now.

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Dr. Michael Gatzsche
Head of Interrupter and GCB Technology Development, High Voltage Products business unit, Hitachi Energy

Say hi to Dr. Michael Gatzsche. He holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from the Technische Universität Dresden in Germany. He is driven by his passion for learning and contributing his talents and skills to building innovative technology that will pave the way for a brighter future. Outside of work, he finds great joy in traveling, visiting loved ones in Germany and Portugal.